INNOVATE™ Curitiba

FOUNDED IN 2004 AND INTEGRATED INTO THE INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM OF CURITIBA, QUANTA HAS BEEN OPERATING FOR TWO DECADES IN DIAGNOSTIC MEDICINE WITH MASSIVE INVESTMENT IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. Innovative sight bringing together Science and TechnologyThrough Inova, its Research and Innovation Department, Quanta Imaging Diagnosis invests and participates in various...

Founded in 2000 by visionary technologists Juliano Simões and Rui Suzuki, CentralServer has emerged as a trailblazer in the cloud computing landscape, firmly anchored in the vibrant city of Curitiba, Brazil. With an unwavering commitment to driving digital transformation, CentralServer has established itself as a hub of technological innovation, offering...

The story of Obra Prima is an account of how a personal need can be transformed into an innovative solution that revolutionizes an industry. It all began when Wilson, the founder and director of the company, embarked on the journey of building his own house. Faced with challenges from the...

CURITIBA ANGELS PROUDLY STANDS AS THE FOREMOST ANGEL INVESTMENT GROUP IN THE STATE OF PARANÁ, DISTINGUISHED BY ITS EXPANSIVE NETWORK COMPRISING OVER 90 ACTIVE ANGEL INVESTORS AND AN IMPRESSIVE PORTFOLIO OF 17 INVESTEES. Our group is composed of esteemed professionals, including renowned tech entrepreneurs and high-ranking enterprise executives. Our commitment...

We are a technology company, but our history is intrinsically linked to education. Unlike other large companies in the segment, we were created in 1989 inside a classroom. Our initial dream became a reality as we developed genuinely Brazilian technology, becoming a market reference and enabling millions of Brazilians to...

Every five seconds, according to the World Health Organization, a person loses their sight, and within every minute, a child joins those statistics. Adam Robo stands as a pioneering Health Tech startup in the realm of ophthalmology, dedicated to the global mission of preventing and combating blindness. This noble cause...

Solvis provides customized devices, kiosks, and a customer feedback and experience management platform. Solvis’ story has a unique start: In the late 90s, a customer voiced dissatisfaction with a toy shop in Curitiba. Initially dismissed as gossip, the complaint prompted the CEO of Solvis, Leonardo Vilas Boas Badotti, the former...

In the dynamic world of facility management and maintenance, one name stands out for its innovative approach and remarkable success: Leankeep. This SaaS company has transformed the way businesses handle their maintenance and facilities management, offering a suite of solutions that cater to a diverse range of sectors including condominium...

Founded in 1890, the Associação Comercial do Paraná – ACP meets the needs of its members with ethics, competence and speed through institutional representation and provision of services. The entity offers, in partnership with Boa Vista Equifax, intelligent solutions for small, medium and large companies, from all sectors, working in...

V1-INNOVATION IN URBAN MOBILITY: V1, 100% DIGITAL APPLICATION FOR CAR RENTAL AND SUBSCRIPTION -VIX LOGÍSTICA STARTUP SEEKS TO TRANSFORM THE WAY PEOPLE MOVE AROUND CURITIBA. V1, recognized as one of the boldest initiatives in Brazil’s innovation ecosystem, emerged in 2018 at the Vix Labs innovation laboratory, owned by Vix Logística,...

CARAVELA-A VENTURE CAPITAL FIRM SPECIALIZING IN EARLY-STAGE INVESTMENTS ACROSS LATIN AMERICA, FOCUSING ON PRE-SEED, SEED, AND SERIES A ROUNDS. They employ a sector-agnostic strategy, aiming to build a diverse portfolio of 25-30 companies in each of their funds. Caravela is known both for their go-to market approach, having analyzed more...

Global leader in clean energy, New Holland Agriculture, a CNH brand and headquartered in Curitiba, is one of the most innovative companies in the agricultural sector in the world. Investment in new technologies and sustainable solutions is constant – always seeking to improve the experience of its customers. This culture...

Located in the city of Curitiba, Brazil, and affiliated with the Tecnoparque, a City Hall program, TESE Technology Architecture Urban Planning and Culture is part of a group of companies founded by Mirna Cortopassi Lobo, Rodrigo and Diogo Cortopassi Lobo in 1987. The scope of TESE is wide and operates...

WITH DETERMINATION AND A REVOLUTIONARY SPIRIT, PREÂMBULO TECH EMERGED TO TRANSFORM THE BRAZILIAN LEGAL LANDSCAPE. Investing heavily in technology and innovation, the company has established itself as a benchmark in the country’s Legaltech market. The founder and CEO, Hamilton Andreatta, takes pride in being an example for his city, state,...

FINAN3 FOCUSES ON ENGAGING WITH COMPANIES WITH AN INNOVATIVE BIAS, EITHER BY MAINTAINING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS OR BY BEING FULLY FOCUSED ON TECHNOLOGY AND THE SEARCH FOR NEW SOLUTIONS. The opportunity to facilitate business involving innovation and technology drives Finan3 Securitizadora, founded in 2021 by Pedro Henrique Reis, Rafael Maia, and...

In a world in constant evolution, our focus stands out for its ability to reinvent itself, converting challenges into opportunities. Fecomércio PR, Sesc PR and Senac PR reflect our commitment promoting entrepreneurship, the creative economy and innovative education. These are entities that form true innovation ecosystems, seeking not only to...

Lactec is one of Brazil’s largest private, self-sustaining and non-profit research centers, which for over 60-years has been at the service of the market and society, offering solutions based on science, technology and innovation. It operates strongly in the Energy, Sanitation, Environment, Industry and Infrastructure markets, throughout the innovation cycle,...

HONEY ISLAND CAPITAL -IN THE VIBRANT CITY OF CURITIBA, HONEY ISLAND CAPITAL EMERGES AS A PIVOTAL FORCE IN SHAPING THE REGION’S STARTUP ECOSYSTEM. Established in 2015 by the co-founders of EBANX, a cross-border payments startup that achieved unicorn status with presence in more than 20 countries in less than a...

The Brazilian Association of Information Technology Companie of Paraná (Assespro-Paraná), established in the 1980s, is a key regional branch of the influential Assespro-Paraná Federation, which began in the late 1970s. Celebrating four decades in Paraná, the organization is dedicated to fostering innovation in the state. Assespro-Paraná’s significant engagement in various...

Founded under the visionary leadership of Paula Fernandes de Siqueira Machado, Intecso emerged in response to the challenges encountered in research and development within the feed industry. Motivated by her passion for innovation, Paula spearheaded the development of disruptive industrial processes in the soybean processing chain. Recognizing the obstacles and...

For over two decades, Ewave, an Israeli technology powerhouse, has been at the forefront of innovation, leveraging the dynamic tech ecosystem that Israel has become synonymous with. Established in the heart of one of the world’s largest technology hubs, Ewave has consistently delivered cutting-edge solutions, contributing significantly to the global...

Subsidiary of one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle OEMs, Volvo do Brasil has a track record marked by the development of innovative solutions in the passenger and cargo transportation sector in the country. Curitiba, the city chosen by OEM to be the location of its operations on the continent...

It is well known that agribusiness is one of the sectors responsible for sustaining Brazil’s trade balance and feeding the world. Its importance ranges from small rural producers to the agro-industries, with a turnover of 640 billion dollars in 2023. A pioneer in the development of end-to-end technological solutions for...

SUCESU-PR – Association of Computer and Telecommunications Users of Paraná, a non-profit entity, was created in 1970 by a group of users who met to debate and seek solutions together, being the most traditional entity in the area of computing. Participating in important events in the history of information technology...